How to provide for their family is often the last thought on many of our client's minds before they fall asleep at night, and sadly it's the first thought they awake to in the morning.
WINS operates Three Family Resource Centres (FRC's) located in housing complexes throughout the city and centre's within its Dover and MacLeod Plaza stores. Serving as community hubs, the FRC's provide families with barrier free access to essential programs, services and resources that improve and support wellbeing.
WINS is an essential resource for vulnerable families!
As the situation with COVID -19 continues to evolve day to day in Calgary, Women In Need Society (WINS) assures our referring partners that our primary focus remains the health and safety of our clients, communities we serve and our employees and their well-being.
WINS has a plan in place to minimize the potential risk of infection and is working by the recommendations set forwarded by Alberta Health Services (AHS).
Goodwill is a community based not for profit organization serving disabled and special needs persons. Goodwill opened their doors in 1949, and since then put in 86,706 hours of service helping the community by providing employment services, clothing donations, and volunteer experience. We enhance lives by providing meaningful employment and work experience.
Goodwill is a community based not for profit organization serving disabled and special needs persons. Goodwill opened their doors in 1949, and since then put in 86,706 hours of service helping the community by providing employment services, clothing donations, and volunteer experience. We enhance lives by providing meaningful employment and work experience.
At Trades Guild, we believe in the power of second chances. We offer a lifeline to young individuals in the community facing challenges, our youth who have struggled with unemployment, homelessness, addiction, mental health issues or lack formal education. Our goal is to empower them through our life skills program, giving them support and mentorship to build a brighter future through on-the-job training and mentorship.
Skilled Trades Training:
We equip participants with in-demand skills in cabinet making, carpentry, upholstery, and furniture finishing, opening doors to fulfilling careers in the skilled trades.
Life skills program:
Our program fosters personal growth and development in life skills. It also inspires individuals to overcome past challenges, to break through their limiting beliefs and reach for their potential.
Job Placement Assistance:
We connect graduates with stable, well-paying careers, promoting economic independence and a brighter future.
Supportive Environment:
Hands on one on one training, as well as working in a group dynamic in a encouraging atmosphere with mentorship. With coaching and access to additional supportive resources.